Working Conditions – Managerial and Economic Factor in Enterprises

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Dyankova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Economic Factor ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
Strategic Action ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
The Face

Working conditions affect the business and competitiveness of any business. Poor working conditions lead to additional costs for businesses and a bad image among workers, clients and the general public, who are becoming more sensitive to health and safety issues that are part of the overall working conditions. Working conditions also affect the physical, moral and social well-being, productivity, as well as the quality of company products and services. The human factor plays the biggest role in the successful development of an organization in the face of increasing competition. The high degree of process automation and the rapid implementation of new technologies into the modern economy make people one of the main sources of competitive advantage. Managers’ attention is focused on the knowledge and skills of employees, on attracting and retaining talents, and on their commitment to the organizational goals. In order to becom petitive in the market, modern organizations need to take strategic action regarding the management of their employees. An example of strategic action is the “proactive approach” where employers themselves are expected to take steps to ensure a satisfactory level of safety and health with minimum government intervention. In other words, both employers and business managers focus on continuous improvements in well-being, developing a safety culture and combining various tools such as legislation, progressive measures and best practices, corporate social responsibility, and economic incentives.

scholarly journals Farm Health and Safety Issues

AAOHN Journal ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 44 (8) ◽  
pp. 391-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane M. Dewar
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Health And Safety Issues

This study identifies gender specific farm health and safety issues. Based on a sample from the 1988 New York Farm Family Survey, descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis were used to establish unique gender based profiles in terms of labor force participation, and prioritization of farm health and safety issues, concerns, and information sources. Based on the factor analysis, women's main farm health and safety issues included physical problems and occupational hazard screening needs, provider integrity, and economic incentives. Men's main issues consisted of accident related counseling needs, skin related hazards, and the farm related convenience of the services. Men and women had statistically significant differences in the types of information sources and reasons for using farm health and safety services. These differences imply that farm health and safety providers must consider both gender related information gathering and farm health and safety prioritizations to more efficiently allocate intervention resources, more effectively promote safety, and reduce the incidence of occupationally related morbidity and mortality in agriculture.

scholarly journals The Evaluation of Organizational Well-Being in An Italian Teaching Hospital Using the ANAC Questionnaire

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1056
Author(s):  
Claudio Cortese ◽  
Federica Emanuel ◽  
Lara Colombo ◽  
Marco Bonaudo ◽  
Gianfranco Politano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Clinical Staff ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Public Agencies ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
The Relationship

In Italy, the Italian National Anti-Corruption Authority (Autorità Nazionale Anti-corruzione—ANAC) has developed a questionnaire to assess the organizational well-being of employees within public agencies. The study aimed to explore the relationship among variables in the ANAC questionnaire: Several job resources (lack of discrimination, fairness, career and professional development, job autonomy, and organizational goals’ sharing) and outcomes of well-being at work, such as health and safety at work and sense of belonging. The research was carried out among workers in an Italian hospital in Northwest Italy (N = 1170), through an online self-report questionnaire. Data were grouped into two job categories: Clinical staff (N = 939) and non-clinical staff (N = 231). The hypothesized model was tested across the two groups through multi-group structural equation modeling. Results showed that health and safety at work and sense of belonging had significant positive relationships with the other variables; some differences emerged between the determinants of the two outcomes and among groups. The study aims to identify some reflections and suggestions regarding the assessment of well-being in the health care sector; implications for practice are identified to promote organizational well-being and health in organizations.

CARING FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. CHANGING CONSUMER TRENDS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-37
Author(s):  
Tat'yana B. Ryzhkova ◽  
◽  
Elena A. Tarasenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Consumer Attitudes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Home Space ◽  
Health And Well Being

In the article the authors give an assessment of changes in trends of the consumer behavior in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is shown that care for health and safety of oneself and loved ones in conditions of social distancing, forced homing and blurring the boundaries between work and home are main drivers for changing the consumer practices of Russian citizens, introducing the new creative ways of consumption and the emergence of deferred demand. The authors show changes in consumer attitudes towards home space, self-care increasing. They conclude that due to self-safety and digitalization trends in consumer behavior have changed so significantly that consumers will not completely return to their old habits after the end of the pandemic. New technologies and digitalization are making significant changes in the consumer lives and practices.

scholarly journals Open scientific and artistic partnership and learning contributing to the sustained quality development of a smart society

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juhani Anttila ◽  
Kari Jussila ◽  
Veikko Torvinen
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Important Position ◽  
East West ◽  
Rapid Emergence

Abstract: The rapid emergence of versatile new technologies strongly influences the big changes in contemporary society. In this context, people have an important position and role to play as individuals and members of various organizations. This development provides opportunities for well-being but also means big challenges to the existing occupations and working conditions and involves risks to information security and people’s privacy. Also at the same time, human-machine relations have become an interesting topic of discussion. 'Quality Society' is a comprehensive concept that implies a society of high quality, which means a well-functioning and well-developing society that largely satisfies the needs and expectations of all interested parties of the society. Quality Society aims at a holistic perspective to consider societal development in a proactive and human way. This article also discusses, as an example, the East-West Quality Society Initiative (EWQSI), a cross-border collaboration founded and started between Finland and Russia, which consists of the intercultural scientific and artistic entities and lifelong learning to stimulate the sustained societal quality in the conditions of the 4th industrial revolution and smart society. This initiative provides opportunities for open cross-border partnering and takes into account the multidisciplinary interests of practitioners and experts to advance the open science and arts and impact on society. Sažetak: Brza pojava svestranih novih tehnologija snažno utječe na velike promjene u suvremenom društvu. U tom kontekstu, ljudi imaju važno mjesto i ulogu kao pojedinci i članovi različitih organizacija. Ovakav razvoj pruža mogućnosti za dobrobit, ali predstavlja i velike izazove postojećim zanimanjima i radnim uvjetima i uključuje rizike za informacijsku sigurnost i privatnost ljudi. Istovremeno, odnosi čovjeka i stroja postali su zanimljiva tema rasprave. „Kvalitetno društvo“ je sveobuhvatan koncept koji podrazumijeva društvo visoke kvalitete, što podrazumijeva društvo koje dobro funkcionira i dobro razvijajuće društvo koje u velikoj mjeri zadovoljava potrebe i očekivanja svih zainteresiranih strana u društvu. Društvo kvalitete ima za cilj holističku perspektivu promatranja društva i društvenog razvoja na proaktivan i ljudski način. Ovaj članak donosi primjer Inicijative društva za kvalitet Istok-Zapad (EWQSI), prekograničnu suradnju koja je osnovana i započeta između Finske i Rusije, a sastoji se od interkulturalnih znanstvenih i umjetničkih cjelina i cjeloživotnog učenja kako bi se potaknulo održivo društvo kvalitete u uvjetima 4. industrijske revolucije i pametnog društva. Ova inicijativa pruža mogućnosti za otvoreno prekogranično partnerstvo i uzima u obzir multidisciplinarne interese praktičara i stručnjaka za unapređenje otvorene znanosti i umjetnosti i utjecaja na društvo.

scholarly journals PROCESSO DE CLIMA ORGANIZACIONAL DE UMA INDÚSTRIA DE CONFECÇÕES DE SANTA CATARINA X MODELO DE CLIMA GREAT PLACE TO WORK

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-56
Author(s):  
Geneia Lucas dos Santos ◽  
Raquel Prá ◽  
Jhony Pereira Moraes ◽  
Jonathas Felipe Ferreira Da Silva Eloi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Internal Environment ◽  
The West ◽  
Santa Catarina ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
Organizational Results ◽  
Goals And Objectives ◽  
Health And Well Being

O clima organizacional se reflete na satisfação das pessoas com o trabalho, no desempenho de suas tarefas e no comprometimento com as metas e objetivos organizacionais. Nesse sentido, medir o clima organizacional por meio de uma ferramenta bem elaboradora permite a empresa conhecer melhor seu ambiente interno e planejar ações para melhora-lo, o que irá se refletir na saúde e bem-estar dos colaboradores e resultados organizacionais. O presente estudo tem como objetivo identificar o processo de investigação do clima organizacional de uma empresa do ramo de confecções localizada no oeste catarinense, comparando-o com o modelo utilizado pela consultoria Great Place To Work – que identifica as empresas que fornecem melhores condições de trabalho para seus colaboradores. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa do tipo descritiva e documental. Os dados foram analisados conforme as etapas propostas por Cresswell (2007). A partir da análise comparativa, detectou-se a necessidade de realizar algumas adequações no instrumento.Palavras-Chave: Clima Organizacional. Pesquisa de Clima Organizacional. Great Place to Work. PROCESS OF ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE OF AN INDUSTRY OF MAKINGS OF SANTA CATARINA X MODELS OF CLIMATE GREAT PLACE TO WORKAbstract: The organizational climate is reflected in people's satisfaction with work, in the performance of their tasks and in commitment to organizational goals and objectives. In this sense, measuring the organizational climate through a well-developed tool allows the company to better understand its internal environment and plan actions to improve it, which will be reflected in the health and well-being of employees and organizational results. The present study aims to identify the process of investigation of the organizational climate of a garment company located in the west of Santa Catarina, comparing it with the model used by The Great Place To Work consulting - which identifies companies that provide better working conditions for its collaborators. It is a qualitative research, descriptive and documentary type. The data was analyzed according to the steps proposed by Cresswell (2007). From the comparative analysis, it was detected the need to make some adjustments in the instrument.Keywords: Organizational Climate. Organizacional Climate Survey. Great place to work.

scholarly journals Going Viral: Researching Safely on Social Media (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kari Dee Vallury ◽  
Barbara Baird ◽  
Emma Miller ◽  
Paul Ward
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Organizational Responses ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Research Dissemination ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

UNSTRUCTURED Safety issues for researchers conducting and disseminating research on social media have been inadequately addressed in institutional policies and practice globally, despite posing significant challenges to research staff and student well-being. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and given the myriad of advantages that web-based platforms offer researchers over traditional recruitment, data collection, and research dissemination methods, developing a comprehensive understanding of and guidance on the safe and effective conduct of research in web-based spaces has never been more pertinent. In this paper, we share our experience of using social media to recruit participants for a study on abortion stigma in Australia, which brought into focus the personal, professional, and institutional risks associated with conducting web-based research that goes viral. The lead researcher (KV), a postgraduate student, experienced a barrage of harassment on and beyond social media. The supportive yet uncoordinated institutional response highlighted gaps in practice, guidance, and policy relating to social media research ethics, researcher safety and well-being, planning for and managing web-based and offline risk, and coordinated organizational responses to adverse events. We call for and provide suggestions to inform the development of training, guidelines, and policies that address practical and ethical aspects of using social media for research, mental and physical health and safety risks and management, and the development of coordinated and evidence-based institutional- and individual-level responses to cyberbullying and harassment. Furthermore, we argue the case for the urgent development of this comprehensive guidance around researcher safety on the web, which would help to ensure that universities have the capacity to maximize the potential of social media for research while better supporting the well-being of their staff and students.

Occupational Safety for Nurses

2021 ◽  
pp. 370-372
Author(s):  
Sanjay Kumar Kulchania
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Management Intervention ◽  
Workplace Stressors ◽  
Hbv Vaccination

Occupational hazards have a deleterious effect on the individuals health and safety as well as organizational effectiveness. The occupational safety issues may broadly be studied under two headings viz. Physical and psychological aspects. Physical aspects of occupational health related to the occupational environment and include injuries, accidents, ergonomic problems, physical hazards, chemical substances, communicable disease and violence in the workplace and Psychological aspect are lack of reward, workload, staffing, role conflict, role ambiguity, meeting emotional needs of the patient, leadership style and professional conflict as the main sources of stress on nurses. To overcome these issues there are few strategies such as The Factories Act,1948, The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, Role of TNAI and Stress Management Intervention Programmes (SMI) are applied. Except that the nurse administrative has to implement the universal precautions, protective personnel equipment and compulsory HBV vaccination, needleless delivery system and non latex gloves, periodic breaks, safe working environment and safe patient lifting devices etc. Organizations must consider what they can do to eliminate occupational physical problems, workplace stressors. This will necessarily result in improved well-being of the individual as well as increased effectiveness of the organization.

scholarly journals US long-haul truck driver health demands integrated approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 378-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Hege ◽  
Michael Perko ◽  
Yorghos Apostolopoulos ◽  
Sevil Sönmez ◽  
Robert Strack
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Critical Discussion ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Health Demands ◽  
Haul Truck

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of both occupational safety and health (OSH) and worksite health promotion (WHP) efforts targeted at long-haul truck drivers (LHTDs) and to identify strengths and weaknesses to inform future interventions and/or policy changes. Design/methodology/approach Review of the literature was done to identify theoretical and methodological approaches frequently used for protecting and promoting the health and well-being of LHTDs. Findings Health and safety issues impacting LHTDs are complex and naturally interrelated. Historically, the majority of approaches to the health and safety of LHTDs have emphasized the safety side and there has been a lack of comprehensive and integrated WHP/OSH attempts. Originality/value The literature pertaining to LHTD health has expanded in recent years, but intervention and policy efforts have had limited success. Several scholars have discussed the need for integrating WHP/OSH efforts for LHTD health, but have not actually provided a description or a framework of what it entails in which the authors provide a conclusion to the review of the literature. The authors provide a critical discussion regarding a collaborative approach focused on National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health’s Total Worker Health model. The integration further promotes an advancement of theoretical and methodological strategies.

scholarly journals Employer Preparedness for Disasters: A Survey of Human Resource Managers’ Perceptions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cora Roelofs
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Human Resource Managers ◽  
Resource Managers ◽  
The Face ◽  
High Level ◽  
Northeast Us

Objectives: Our objective was to assess employer preparedness to protect their employees’ health and safety and promote their well-being in the face of potential disasters in a sample of Northeast United States employers. We developed survey instrument and index based on our model of Total Worker Health® (TWH) Employer Preparedness.Methods: We conducted a 40-question on-line survey with the membership of the Northeast Human Resources Association (US). Human resource managers reported their perceptions of their employers’ preparedness in seven domains: planning, human resources policies, hazard reduction, training, staffing, communications, and resources for resilience. Respondents were categorized by size, sector and reach and their responses scored.Results: Seventy-six individuals representing a diverse group of employers responded to the survey. Mean preparedness was “moderate,” with almost an equal number reporting a high level of preparedness as no preparedness. Employers were most prepared for severe weather events and least prepared for acts of violence. There were no significant differences by sector, size, or reach, although the healthcare sector was more prepared than others.Conclusions: There is a range of TWH® Employer Preparedness among Northeast US employers. The survey and model are important tools that can aid employers in the face of growing threats to “business as usual.”

scholarly journals Vulnerability and Resilience in the Covid-19 Crisis: Race, Gender, and Belonging

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-84
Author(s):  
Eileen Boris
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
The United States ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Face ◽  
Home Care Workers

AbstractDuring the early months of the 2020 pandemic, migrants who travelled to the United States to pick crops, scrub floors, stock warehouses, and tend to elders became ‘heroes’ for performing necessary labour – unless they were surplus bodies crammed into prison-like detention waystations before being deported for the crime of arriving without proper papers. The pandemic intensified states of precarity. Especially among those labelled as ‘essential workers’, the lack of protective equipment and labour rights put them on the frontline of exposure. But domestic and home care workers, meatpackers, fieldhands, and others in the US stepped out of the shadows to demand inclusion in social assistance, occupational health and safety laws, and other state benefits. This chapter historicises the recent hardships and the organising of (im)migrant workers: it shows that the policies of Donald J. Trump were not an aberration, but part of a national pattern of racial differentiation with gendered inflections. Vulnerability, however, is only part of the story. Workers remained resilient in the face of the hidden enemy of Covid-19, as they sought safe and decent living and working conditions.

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